Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N225 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13N225 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N225 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N225, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N225 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N225 and methods of using maize variety X13N225 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95N792 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95N792 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95N792 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95N792, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95N792 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95N792 and methods of using maize variety X95N792 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00N540 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00N540 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00N540 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00N540, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00N540 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00N540 and methods of using maize variety X00N540 are disclosed.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to upright heading iceberg lettuce plants including a space between the base of the head and the top of the ground, wherein the space includes an increased length of core outside of the processing material of the head (i.e., external stem). The increased external stem lengths of the upright heading iceberg lettuce plants of the present disclosure make them suitable for machine harvesting. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods of generating and selecting upright heading iceberg lettuce plants. New upright heading iceberg lettuce varieties designated ‘E01E.70111’ Lot A, ‘E01E.70111’ Lot B, ‘E01E.70168’ Lot A, and ‘E01E.70168’ Lot B are described.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 06193 LTL, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. NUN 06193 LTL is a green long-day Romaine lettuce of the open type and with solid ribs, comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) isolates B1:16-28 and 31-32 EU, Lettuce Mosaic Virus (LMV), and Rhizomonas subefaciens Strain Ls 1 (Corky Root).

Abstract: The invention is in the field of Brassica carinata breeding (i.e. Ethiopian mustard breeding), specifically relating to Brassica carinata variety DH-20.141. The present invention relates to seeds, plants or parts thereof, cells, methods of making, and uses of this variety and its progeny.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 5CN0125, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 5CN0125. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 5CN0125 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 5CN0125.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40W6 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40W6 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40W6 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH40W6 or a locus conversion of PH40W6 with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH953020. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH953020, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH953020 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH953020.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH416403. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH416403, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH416403 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH416403.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072817. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072817. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072817 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072817 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 16R351B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 16R351B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 16R351B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 16R351B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R020. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R020. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R020 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R020 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R709XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R709XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R709XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R709XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The cotton variety FM 1953GLTP is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 1953GLTP with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 1953GLTP and to plants of FM 1953GLTP reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 1953 GLTP.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPH2138, pepper line SBR8T14-6236, and pepper line SLR8T14-6237 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.

Abstract: A urine collection device for a cow, comprising a positioner, a urine container coupled to positioner, a sensor for detecting a cow position, a stimulator for stimulating a stimulation region of a cow, wherein stimulation region is ventral with respect to a vulva of a cow, and a controller, wherein the controller is functionally coupled to the sensor for receiving a position of the cow. The controller is configured for controlling the position the stimulator at the stimulation region for stimulating the cow when a cow is positioned within a predefined range. When stimulation starts an urination, the positioner positions the urine container from a storage position to a working position for receiving a subsequent flow of urine from the stimulated cow.

Abstract: A robotic injection system is herein described for delivering vaccines, reproductive hormones, and liquid materials to domestic herd animals. The robotic injection system includes a cooling-unit for storage of the liquid materials to be injected, a series of automatic gates to control the movement of herd animals, an RFID and camera ID reading system utilized for tracking identification numbers and medical history, a robotic arm to position and apply force in the injection process, and an injection mechanism for delivering injections to the patient. A streamlined system is described in delivering necessary injections to a mass number of domestic herd animals. A robotic injection system for injecting an accurate dosage of more than one fluid is described. For this description, bovines will be used as the primary example but this described invention also applies to other domestic herd animals such as sus, equus caballus, ovis aries, and capra aegagrus hircus.

Abstract: An animal garment system includes a body assembly, a head assembly, and a foot assembly. The body assembly includes an outer-material, an inner-material, a body-closure, and a tail-opening. The head assembly includes an exterior-material, an interior-material, a head-closure, and a plurality of ear-openings. The foot-assembly preferably includes an outside-material, an inside material, and a textured surface. The head assembly is affixed to the body assembly and the body assembly is affixed to the foot assembly. The animal garment system is intended to fit snugly about an animal and protect the animal from external conditions that may be harmful to the animal. A method of using an animal garment system is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A pet toy apparatus that includes a suction cup, a support apparatus and a toy apparatus that are configured to be selectively coupled to one another to form a structure which can be hung from a supporting surface such as a window pane, a wall, etc. to attract a pet into play. The suction cup is configured to maintain the support apparatus at an angle with respect to a horizontal plane in order to increase the strength of the selective connection between the suction cup and the support apparatus.

Abstract: A temperature monitoring device for an animal such as a horse including a housing including a body, and a base with an aperture; a temperature sensor at least partly extending through the aperture; wireless communication for transmitting temperature measurements to a mobile device; wherein the base is provided with first attachment for attaching the base to the animal such that the temperature sensor contacts the animal; and the body is provided with second attachment to secure the body to the base via the first attachment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for examining the infestation of honey bee colonies with Varroa mites. The device contains a container with a bottom, side walls and a cover. Within the container there is a means which causes the Varroa mites to drop off the bees, but does not harm the bees, and a means for fixing the dropped Varroa mites to the bottom of the container. The invention furthermore relates to a method of examining the degree of infestation of honey bee colonies with Varroa mites using the device according to the invention, and to a method for examining the sensitivity of the Varroa mites of a bee colony to various acaricid-containing active compounds using the device according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a filter material for a culture system, and a preparation method and use thereof. The filter material comprises an anode material and a cathode material, wherein the anode material is an active metal, and the cathode material is an inactive metal or a conductive non-metal. The filter material can significantly improve the water quality in the culture system, be used for in-situ treatment of the water body in the culture system and be convenient to use. The filter material does not require additional application of voltage or current, and thus is safer. At the same time, the filter material has a long service life and does not need to be changed frequently. In addition, the preparation method of the filter material is simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly, and is advantageous for large-scale production.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for producing a chimeric non-human animal expressing a human a MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 gene or a combination thereof gene comprising: a) generating an MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human animal cell, wherein both copies of the non-human MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 gene or combination thereof carry a mutation that prevents production of functional MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 protein or combination thereof in said non-human animal; b) creating a MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human blastocyst by somatic cell nuclear transfer comprising fusing a nucleus from said MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human animal cell of a) into an enucleated non-human oocyte and activating said oocyte to divide so as to form an MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human blastocyst; c) introducing human stem cells into the MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination null non-human blastocyst of b); and d) implanting said blastocyst from c) into a pseudopregnant surrogate non-human

Abstract: A spinning blade mechanism for fishing bait includes a spinner that is rotationally carried on a sleeve cone. The sleeve cone has in interior cavity that is dimensioned to carry a head of a fishing bait. When the fishing bait is a bait fish, the sleeve cone prevents the deterioration of the bait fish as it is trolled through the water. The spinner provides a fish attracting vibration to attract game fish to the lure.

Abstract: A fish bite indicator utilizes a line retainer coupled to a pivot arm and configured to rotate to bring a pair of electrical contacts into contact with a circuit contact to complete a circuit and activate an indicator light and/or indicator speaker. An indicator speaker may produce a factory set alert sound or a recorded alert sound that a user records to distinguish one fishing pole from another. A user may insert the fishing line a desired amount down into the line wedge seam and the depth of insertion may change when the line is released upon the pivoting of the pivot arm. The fish bite indicator may have a drag knob to change how much line tension is required to move the pivot arm and may have a sensitivity knob that adjusts how far the pivot arm has to rotate before the indicator is activated.

Abstract: A motion sensing animal stun device including a housing in the form of a statue, preferably an animal statue, which has at least one pair of electrode projectiles propelled forwardly by a compressed gas cartridge upon the detection of motion by a motion sensor.

Abstract: A disposable, tubular leggings garment that is pulled over a user's legs to simultaneously keep human scent from coming into contact with nature while also allowing for the dispersal of cover and attractant scents at a height that is familiar to animals. The invention conveys the ability to barricade human scent inside the garment while optionally distributing interdigital deer scent at the bottom of the foot where it actually exists on a deer; tarsal gland scent at the knee level; estrous scent at the hind-end level; or local food source scents below knee level. This is all provided in one disposable package with sufficient guidance so that even a novice hunter can immediately understand and use the garment, system and associated methods. This invention essentially converts human encroachment into a deer's habitat into a friendlier or even attractive occurrence and keeps hunting areas more game-rich through the season.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a hub subsystem. The hub subsystem includes a casing defining a plurality of apertures therein. The hub subsystem also includes a plurality of arm suspension mechanisms. Each aperture of is configured to receive one arm suspension mechanism. Each arm suspension mechanism includes a biasing device inserted into one aperture, a collet coupled to the biasing device, and a collet nut coupled to the collet. The hub subsystem also includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the casing. Each arm is coupled to one arm suspension mechanism. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of waterfowl decoys. At least one waterfowl decoy is coupled to each arm.

Abstract: An aqueous organ preservation solution includes taurine and L-alanine-L-glutamine and glutamic acid. The organ preservation composition can be stored in a solid state, for example in the form of small particles (e.g. a powder or micronized powder), and be dissolved in water, thereby instantly providing a ready-to-use organ preservation solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to sabadilla alkaloid emulsifiable concentrate compositions. The present invention further relates to methods of controlling pests by application of sabadilla alkaloid emulsifiable concentrate compositions.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition that is capable of inactivating non-enveloped viruses as well as other microorganisms, such as gram negative and gram positive bacteria, fungi, parasites, enveloped viruses, etc., is provided. Through selective control over the nature of the acid(s) employed and the overall pH level, the present inventors have discovered that the composition can achieve rapid antiviral efficacy, particularly against non-enveloped viruses. Once applied to a surface (e.g., hard surface), the disinfectant composition forms a film that remains capable of providing residual antiviral activity. Notably, the present inventors have discovered that the use of a vinylpyrrolidone copolymer in combination with a polyquaternary ammonium polymer and cationic surfactant can have a synergistic effect on the stability of the film such that it can also achieve long-term, residual antiviral activity.

Abstract: Provided is a tolerance improving agent that can increase or improve environmental stress tolerances (high-temperature tolerance, drought tolerance and the like) of plants. The tolerance improving agent is constituted of at least one kind of unsaturated carbonyl compound selected from unsaturated aldehyde and unsaturated ketone. Such unsaturated carbonyl compound is, for example, a compound having 4-9 carbon atoms, which does not have an unsaturated bond at the terminal, and may be at least one kind selected from ?,?-alkenal, ?,?-alkanone, ?,?-alkenal, ?,?-alkanone, ?,?-alkenal, ?,?-alkanone, ?,?-alkenal, and ?,?-alkanone.

Abstract: The invention involves the use of a combination of s-abscisic acid (S-ABA), methyl jasmonate (MJ), glucose, sucrose and fructose to raise the level of cannabinoids and terpenes (flavor and scent molecules) in the Cannabis Sativa plant.

Abstract: A bactericidal or bacteriostatic composition comprising an acetal or a hexitan ether preferentially of a long-chain alkyl sorbitan, arlitan or mannitan, its use in the treatment or prevention of Gram-positive bacterial infections, its use as a hygiene or dermatological product for external use and a method for disinfecting surfaces.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), as defined herein, to processes for preparing them, to pesticidal, in particular insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control pests such as insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: Provided herein is an emulsifiable concentrate comprising a triazole fungicide, an aromatic hydrocarbon, and an amide of the formula (I) as defined herein. Further provided herein is a process for the preparation of said concentrate; an emulsion obtainable by mixing water, a triazole fungicide, an aromatic hydrocarbon, and an amide of the formula (I); and a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi, wherein the concentrate or the emulsion is allowed to act on the phytopathogenic fungi, their environment, on the crop plants to be protected from the phytopathogenic fungi or on the soil.

Abstract: A method for improving the growth of target plants at a locus is provided, the method comprising applying to the locus a growth-improving amount of compound (I): The method is suitable for improving the growth of a range of target plants, in particular improving the growth of sugarcane, rice, soybeans, oilseed rape and potato crops.

Abstract: Photoactivatable pesticide compounds and methods for the use thereof in the elimination and detection of pests are provided.

Abstract: A metal-EDTA compound/complex for combatting biofilms and/or treating wounds. The compound/complex comprises EDTA and from two to four metal ions. Of those two to four metal ions, at least two are different metal ions selected from Ag, Al, Au, Ba, Bi, Tl, Ce, Co, Cu, Fe, Ga, Ir, Mo, Rh, Ru, Ti, and Zn ions. The metal-EDTA compound/complex may exhibit any one or more of anti-microbial, anti-biofilm and anti-inflammatory activities in use and may increase the susceptibility of a biofilm and the microorganisms within said biofilm to attack by anti-microbial agents, helping to remove and sanitise the biofilm. A composition, wound dressing and medical device comprising the metal-EDTA complex are also provided. Uses of the metal-EDTA compound/complex as a medicament and/or to sanitise and/or substantially remove a biofilm from a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more protectants and a non-aqueous liquid carrier.

Abstract: A method of performing a procedure on an animal involving i) gas-based stunning, and/or ii) gas-based killing, using a foam. The foam contains a gas having a gas composition suitable for performing the procedure, such as pure nitrogen. The procedure is performed using a container (100) and the method comprises the steps of introducing the foam in the container (100) and performing the procedure. To reduce any problem caused by the susceptibility of foam to break up, the animal is introduced in the container (100) and subsequently the foam is used to expel at least 90% of the air in the container (100) from the container (100).

Abstract: A method for preparing a fish product. In the method, a slaughtered fish is filleted in pre-rigor state, skin is removed from the fillet in pre-rigor state, the skinless fillet is arranged in a pre-salting process in pre-rigor state and allowed to remain there for the pre-salting period, the fillet is removed from the pre-salting process, the fillet is arranged in its transport package, in which it is subjected to a second salting process, and the fillet is allowed to remain in the transport package for at least one day.

Abstract: A freezing installation for freezing food articles in blocks, particularly seafood, said freezing installation comprising a pre-pressing apparatus and one or more horizontal plate freezers, said horizontal plate freezer having one or more horizontal freezing plates: means for introducing trays into the pre-pressing apparatus; the pre-pressing apparatus comprises a plurality of horizontal shelves onto which in use the trays are placed, and a top plate, said shelves and top plate are stacked on top of each other; means for transferring the trays from the shelves of the pre-pressing apparatus to the horizontal freezing plates of the one or more horizontal plate freezers; one or more plate freezers, each having a plurality of freezing plates stacked on top of each other means for emptying the plate freezer, and transferring the tray for further processing.

Abstract: A method of producing bacteria reduced raw, fresh, ground meat products comprises obtaining a first portion of meat and a second portion of meat. The first portion is treated with a treatment selected from the group consisting of grinding the first portion to create a ground first portion and then treating the ground first portion with HPP, and treating the first portion with HPP to create a HPP'd first portion and then grinding the HPP'd first portion. The second portion is treated with a suitable chemical, and then the second portion is ground. The first portion and the second portion are combined to create a bacteria reduced raw, fresh, ground meat product.

Abstract: Provided are microvesicles isolated from milk, compositions thereof and uses for the preparation of milk formulas. Further provided are microvesicles, including exosomes and/or fat globules which encapsulate various miRNA molecules and uses thereof, as exemplified by supplementing milk formulas.

Abstract: An edible and thermoreversible oleogel comprising an oil or mixture of oils, grease or mixtures of fats and a structuring agent or mixture of structuring agents on the basis of a distilled monoglyceride of saturated fatty acid having from 12 to 24 carbon atoms that contains more than 90% by weight of monoglycerides, the monoglycerides of the saturated fatty acid are at least 40% by weight of monoglycerides of stearic acid and at least 30% by weight of monoglycerides of palmitic acid. The oleogel is prepared by the combination of oil, grease, and the structuring agent followed by a heating of the mixture, which is then cooled to obtain the oleogel. The resulting oleogel can be used as a substitute for fat in food products.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of confectionery jellies fortified with high concentrations of hydrophobic actives such as phytosterol esters, omega-3 fatty acids (i.e. combinations of DHA and EPA) and/or conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). The ingestible hydrophobic actives are incorporated at high levels by using two types of pectin; an emulsifying pectin and a gelling pectin, wherein the weight ratio of the hydrophobic active to emulsifying pectin ranges from about 5:1 to about 35:1.

Abstract: An apparatus has a kiosk for selling frozen confections such as shaved ice or ice cream. The apparatus includes a liquid topping dispenser assembly having liquid dispensing faucets that are operable by a customer outside the kiosk to dispense liquid toppings onto the frozen confection. The liquid topping dispenser assembly is mounted onto a sidewall of the kiosk such that an open space is formed. A gasket assembly is positioned within the open space.